World News
Hillphoenix wins fifth GreenChill award
USA: Hillphoenix has won a GreenChill award for achieving the highest number of installations of advanced refrigeration systems in the past year….
Güntner to open factory in Romania
ROMANIA: German heat exchanger manufacturer Güntner has commenced test production at a new commercial refrigeration plant in Romania….
Siam Daikin recognised for R32 support
THAILAND: Daikin’s Thai distributor Siam Daikin Sales has received recognition from Thailand’s Ministry of Labour for its support of the government’s R32…
AHR Expo returns to Orlando
USA: More than 35,000 visitors are expected to make their way to Orlando in January for the 68th AHR Expo….
“Dishonest” contractor fined $1.3m and shut down
USA: An air conditioning contractor has been fined over $1.3m and its business in Georgia shut down after being accused of dishonesty,…
Daikin approves cold jointing systems
EUROPE: Daikin has approved the use of “alternative materials for jointing and piping” on its air conditioning and heating systems….
Hoshizaki to expand Griffin plant
USA: Hoshizaki America is to expand its refrigeration product manufacturing plant and main distribution centre in Griffin, Georgia….
Johnson-Hitachi complete ac deal
USA/JAPAN: Johnson Controls and Hitachi have completed their global joint venture deal and will commence operations as Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning….
ASHRAE updates commissioning guide
USA: ASHRAE has produced new guidelines for commissioning providers to ensure optimised operation of their facilities and systems….
University patents CO2/HC blend
AUSTRALIA: An Australian university has filed a patent for a CO2/hydrocarbon refrigerant blend which lowers CO2’s freezing point to -78.5°C….